Elite Flight Security Officer On-Call & Global Travel

Federal Screening Careers; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals with the Transportation Security Administration seek qualified candidates to join our field offices. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with extensive travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria and pass a comprehensive background and fitness process. Madison postings emphasize assignment flexibility, domestic and international travel, and a demanding but rewarding law‑enforcement

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience, with strong problem solving, planning, organization, and communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• A qualifying combination of post‑secondary education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct investigations, analyses, and advisory activities.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written & verbal comm

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Education + experience combo

Job description

Federal Air Marshals with the Transportation Security Administration seek qualified candidates to join our field offices. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with extensive travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria and pass a comprehensive background and fitness process. Madison postings emphasize assignment flexibility, domestic and international travel, and a demanding but rewarding law‑enforcement